Arizona Daily Star investigation: Death in the desert
For Star subscribers: A long-running humanitarian disaster is intensifying. Over the past two decades, the remains of more than 3,900 migrants were found in Southern Arizona.
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More migrants are dying in Southern Arizona's desert. To find specifically where and why death counts are rising in this humanitarian crisis, the Star analyzed data and public records and conducted scores of interviews. Our investigation finds key trends and recommends urgent actions and policy changes to prevent deaths.
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The Arizona Daily Star's analysis of migrant deaths in Arizona provides additional evidence that the journey for migrants has gotten more dang…
Curt Prendergast
Editor
Alex Devoid
Data/Investigative Reporter